A Favorable Variance Is a Variance That Increases the Flexible

question 27

True/False

A favorable variance is a variance that increases the flexible budget amount relative to the static budgeted amount.

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of production or sales activity.

Sunk Cost

A cost that has already been incurred and cannot be recovered or changed.

Period Cost

Expenses on the income statement that are not directly tied to the production of goods, including sales, administration, and other overhead costs.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of foregone alternatives, representing the potential benefits an individual, investor, or business misses out on when choosing one alternative over another.